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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,311.28, 43,930.81 and 16,671.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,311.28, 43,930.81 and 16,671.63 is: 24,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,311.28 : 43,930.81 = 16,671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,311.28/43,930.81 = 16,671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,311.28x = 43,930.81 × 16,671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,311.28x = 732,398,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,398,126.56/29,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.91

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